DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University Cross Country team has set its schedule for the 2025 season. The Bulldogs will compete in five regular season meets before conference, regional, and national championship events.
 
August 29 marks the opening of the XC season when Drake visits Ames for the Cyclone Preview. The Bulldogs will stay in state for their next meet at the Hawkeye Invite in Iowa City.
 
September continues with Mizzou's Gans Creek Classic before the calendar flips to October and the Bradley Pink Classic.
 
The University of Evansville will host the 2025 MVC Championships on Halloween to kick off postseason running. The Bulldogs will aim to qualify for the NCAA Midwest Regional on Nov. 14 in Stillwater, Okla. and NCAA National Championships on Nov. 22 in Terre Haute, Ind.